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The de Ferrers Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Most pupils concentrate in lessons and try to do their best.
Behaviour and Attitudes: School has clear systems to address poor behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use time effectively to discuss curriculum and share ideas.
Current Educational Practices: Staff willingly engage with new ideas to improve school.
Strengths and Challenges: Some ‘in the moment’ assessment is inconsistent.
Opportunities for Involvement: Tutors are encouraged to contact parents.
Communication: Regular tutor communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Some concerns about behaviour and bullying not matching inspectors' findings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders lead with vigour and determination.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear thread runs through each subject in each key stage.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Clear systems in place, further work needed.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs, leadership opportunities, and visitors.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils learn about a wide range of issues in tutor time.
Career Counselling Services: Purposeful careers programme in tutor time.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students are active members of community.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Ambitious for pupils with SEND, regular checks made.
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The de Ferrers Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 2467 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.

At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.50% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 21.3 - 16.1
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 47% 98% 33%
Grade 5 or above A Level 11.80% 35.00% 4.80%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.06 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 26.68% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 63% 41.8% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 41% 18.48% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 7.11% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 11.04% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.97 2.66 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 92.05% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 348 134 144
Pupils staying in education 85% 82.6% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 41% 40.22% 32.73%
School sixth forms 43% 28.73% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.1% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 10.63% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 4.33% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 5.06% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.27 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 51.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 30.76% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 45.03% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 51% 18.51% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 34% 9.26% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 44% 12.65% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.68 2.81 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 92% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 341 134 141
Pupils staying in education 94% 86.11% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 42.62% 34.03%
School sixth forms 56% 29.51% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.94% 10.38%
Other education destinations 1% 11.19% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 3.05% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.87% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.33 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 4 26.36% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 5 42.4% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 62% 21.23% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 19% 7 7.45% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 36% 6 12.23% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.04 2.67 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 92.62% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 333 130 135
Pupils staying in education 87% 84.54% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 40.92% 33.25%
School sixth forms 50% 31.56% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 1% 0.83% 8.45%
Other education destinations 1% 11.33% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 5.52% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.62% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.13 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.1 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 1 25.54% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 1 40.56% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 68% 19.89% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 9 7.06% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 42% 4 11.2% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.39 2.6 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 88.9% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 321 134 140
Pupils staying in education 87% 73.96% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 32% 38.57% 28.31%
School sixth forms 55% 31.76% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.69% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 5.63% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 6% 5.53% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.1% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.05 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 48% 28.13% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 44.95% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 57% 21.49% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 35% 10.92% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 38% 12.6% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 91.55% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 310 137 145
Pupils staying in education 93% 72.5% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 42.88% 30.58%
School sixth forms 55% 36.33% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.33% 8.95%
Other education destinations 1% 3.98% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 10% 7.2% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.78% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.11 28.38 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.29 29.15 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 11.80% 10.18% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 182 156 201
Students staying in education 62% 56.38% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 8.28% 6.08%
Students entering employment 22% 24.13% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 2% 8.33% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 39.52 31.86 33.41
Average grade B - -
Average points (Best 3) 41.32 31.28 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 25.7% 14.4% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 185 184 248
Students staying in education 66% 55.5% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 7.88% 5%
Students entering employment 19% 19.1% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 9.65% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.80 1 28.49 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.81 1 28.13 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 15.2% 9.02% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 171 190 232
Students staying in education 65% 55.63% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 12.66% 7.77%
Students entering employment 20% 22.29% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 6.54% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.59 27.26 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.24 2 27.44 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 16.3% 10.65% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 4 2 3
Students staying in education 18 33.03% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 11% 8.19% 5.54%
Students entering employment 12% 16.5% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 2.47% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.18 26.45 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.28 27.17 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 17.0% 8.78% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 23 39.07% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 7% 8.76% 6.37%
Students entering employment 17% 22.62% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 9% 2.86% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
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21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The de Ferrers Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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